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Aafiya Essential vs Ecare Classic
They share 1,194 facilities. Aafiya Essential has 921 that Ecare Classic doesn't (25 hospitals); Ecare Classic has 672 that Aafiya Essential doesn't (11 hospitals).
Ecare Classic
Hospitals on only one of the two
36 hospitals are on both networks.
Only on Aafiya Essential25
Abu Dhabi · 4
Dubai · 5
Sharjah · 8
Ajman · 5
Umm Al Quwain · 1
Ras Al Khaimah · 1
Fujairah · 1
Only on Ecare Classic11
Dubai · 1
Sharjah · 4
Ajman · 2
At a glance
Facilities on each network, by type.
| Facility type | Aafiya Essential | Ecare Classic | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on Ecare Classic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 61 | 47 | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| Clinics & medical centres | 678 | 695 | 444 | 234 | 251 |
| Day-surgery centres | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Diagnostic centres | 37 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 1,252 | 1,093 | 688 | 564 | 405 |
| Opticians | 83 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| Other providers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| All facilities | 2,115 | 1,866 | 1,194 | 921 | 672 |
By emirate
All facilities in each emirate, with the hospitals among them underneath.
| Emirate | Aafiya Essential | Ecare Classic | On both | Only on Aafiya Essential | Only on Ecare Classic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 52619 hospitals | 44117 hospitals | 30015 hospitals | 2264 hospitals | 1412 hospitals |
| Dubai | 88517 hospitals | 81613 hospitals | 53112 hospitals | 3545 hospitals | 2851 hospital |
| Sharjah | 36211 hospitals | 3297 hospitals | 1803 hospitals | 1828 hospitals | 1494 hospitals |
| Ajman | 1607 hospitals | 1524 hospitals | 962 hospitals | 645 hospitals | 562 hospitals |
| Umm Al Quwain | 291 hospital | 190 hospitals | 130 hospitals | 161 hospital | 60 hospitals |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 863 hospitals | 664 hospitals | 432 hospitals | 431 hospital | 232 hospitals |
| Fujairah | 673 hospitals | 432 hospitals | 312 hospitals | 361 hospital | 120 hospitals |
| All facilities | 2,11561 hospitals | 1,86647 hospitals | 1,19436 hospitals | 92125 hospitals | 67211 hospitals |
Healthcare groups
Branches of each group on the two networks, where the numbers differ.
| Group | Aafiya Essential | Ecare Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbay | 34 | 0 |
| Aster | 193 | 214 |
| Burjeel | 27 | 18 |
| Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 0 |
| Mediclinic | 3 | 0 |
| NMC Healthcare | 24 | 27 |
| SEHA | 4 | 1 |
| Medcare | 6 | 7 |
| Rivoli Eye Zone | 36 | 0 |
| Health First Pharmacy | 32 | 65 |
| Nahdi Pharmacy | 23 | 0 |
| Yateem Optician | 23 | 0 |
All facilities
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- Hospital
Thumbay Hospital Day Care- Muwailah 1
Al Muwaileh, SharjahUniversity City Road, Muwailih, Sharjah18 networks06 544 9444 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Hospital Pharmacy
Al Nahda, DubaiP.O.Box 48450, Near Lulu Hypermarket, Landmark Stadium Metro Station, Al Nahda, Dubai8 networks04 603 0555 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Hospital Pharmacy Ajman
Al Nuaimiya, AjmanThumbay Hospital Ajman- E11, Al Ettehad Street, Al Nuaimiyah (Near Hafiz Ibrahim Road), Ajman14 networks06 746 3333 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Hospital Pharmacy- Fuj
FujairahSheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Next To Fujairah Football Club & Stadium - Fujairah14 networks09 224 4233 - Diagnostic centre
Thumbay Labs
Al Jurf, AjmanGulf Medical University, Al Jurf, Behind Khalifa Hospital, Ajman24 networks06 740 0740 - Clinic
Thumbay Medical & Dental Speciality Center
National Paint, Sharjah"Next To National Paint Roundabout, Sharjah "19 networks06 535 8111 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 1
Al Mamzar, DubaiPo Box No:1885,Al Samar Building ,Moven Pick Hotel19 networks04 267 7656 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 3
Bur Dubai, DubaiMohamed Sadiq Hussain Buldg,Al Fahidi Street,Burdubai19 networks04 353 0099 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 4
Al Nuaimiya, AjmanThumbay Hospital, Al Nuaimiyah, Ajman, UAE14 networks06 746 3333 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 4 Branch
Al Nahda 1, DubaiHessa Tower,Al Ittihad Rd,Near Zafranah Building19 networks04 272 5779 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 6
FujairahThumbay Hospital Building, Old Block, Sheikh Zayed Road, Fujairah19 networks09 224 4233 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 7
Al Nakheel, Ras Al KhaimahGolden Crown Building, Next To Golden Crown Restaurant, Al Jazah Raod, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE23 networks07 226 7190 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 10
Al Khawaneej, DubaiP.O. Box: 1885, Ad Almeiri Building, Near Shaik Zayed Family Gathering25 networks04 273 3515 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 13
Al Barsha, DubaiAl Barsha South 4,Jumeira Vllage Circle,Cistys Grocery/Super Market,Al Barsha South 419 networks04 557 9771 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 14
Jumeirah, DubaiBuilding Name: Green Park,Jumeriah Village Triangle,Triangle Super Market19 networks04 552 0329 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy 18
Al Jurf, AjmanRashid Al Khadar St. University St, Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf 1, Ajman24 networks06 711 9111 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy Branch 11 Sharjah
Abu Shagara, SharjahS116 Al Wihda Street, Obeid Saeed Building No. 4, Abu Shaghara, Sharjah24 networks06 535 6497 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy
Deira, DubaiPlot No 123-1080, Al Ghurair Bldg.,Al Muteena St., Deira City, Dubai23 networks04 251 2929 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy (UAQ Branch) & Or Thumbay Pharmacy 8
Al Ras, Umm Al QuwainShop No 5, King Faisal Road, Al Raas C, Next To Thumbay Clinic Near To Lulu Hypermarket, Majid Al Awal Roundabout, UAQ23 networks06 705 1544 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy BR 3 Sharjah
Al Muwaileh, SharjahBuilding No 384, Next To National Paint Round About, Opposite Fire Station, Al Muwaileh - Sharjah, UAE25 networks06 535 6497 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy BR 6 Sharjah
SharjahNext To ADNOC Petrol Station, Near To Sharjah Blood Transfusion Center, Opposite Old Military Camp, University City Road, Sharjah, UAE23 networks06 535 6789 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy Branch Ras Al Khor
Ras Al Khor, DubaiAma - Holding Building, Near Marhaba Mall23 networks04 320 1400 - Pharmacy
Thumbay Pharmacy-13 Ajman-Thumbay Group
AjmanRashed Muhammed Obaid Bin Jarsh Building, Kuwait Street, Naumiyeah-1, Behind Old Souq Al Markazi8 networks06 731 9494
Plans on each network
Plans on Aafiya Essential

Takaful Emarat
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Essential
- Co-pay options:
- 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%
- Sold in:
- All emirates
- 19 versions
Plans on Ecare Classic

QIC
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ECARE Classic 1 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 1 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 20%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 2 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 2 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
- View plan →
ECARE Classic 3 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 3 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 10%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
- View plan →
ECARE Classic 4 — SI 1,000,000
- Co-pay options:
- 0%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
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ECARE Classic 4 — SI 500,000
- Co-pay options:
- 0%
- Sold in:
- Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah
- 6 versions
Questions people ask
Which hospitals are on Aafiya Essential but not on Ecare Classic?
25 hospitals: Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Kanad Hospital, National Hospital, Reem Hospital, Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital and 20 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Which hospitals are on Ecare Classic but not on Aafiya Essential?
11 hospitals: Das Hospital, Specialized Medical Care Hospital, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah (VPS Group), Dar Al Kamal Hospital and 6 more. The full list, grouped by emirate, is on this page.
Does Aafiya Essential include every facility on Ecare Classic?
No. Ecare Classic has 672 facilities that Aafiya Essential doesn't, and Aafiya Essential has 921 that Ecare Classic doesn't.
How many facilities do they share?
1,194 facilities are on both networks, including 36 hospitals.
Which insurers sell plans on Aafiya Essential and on Ecare Classic?
Through eSanad, plans on Aafiya Essential come from Takaful Emarat; plans on Ecare Classic come from QIC.
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Lists come from each TPA's network file as held in our system (last updated: Aafiya Essential date not recorded · Ecare Classic date not recorded). Networks change and facilities can join or leave. Before a planned visit, it is worth confirming with the facility or your insurer that your network is still accepted.
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